Smashed Turkey Gyros
Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1/2 TBSP red vinegar
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 2 tsp gyro spice mix of oregano, parsley, paprika, coriander, rosemary, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper
- 4 pitas
- 4 ounces tzatziki
- 2 ounces feta
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the onion, garlic, tomato, and cucumber. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, combine the turkey and spices. Divide into 4 balls.
- Heat oil over medium high heat. Place turkey balls into center of pitas. Press until thin and close to the edges.
- Place pita turkey side down in skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes. Flip, and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Top with tzatziki, salad, and feta.